Lake Sonoma 2010 Dry Creek Valley Sauvignon Blanc

Mon, 31 Oct 2011 10:47:00 GMT

Lake Sonoma 2010 Dry Creek Valley Sauvignon Blanc
Buy Now: $15.00

Intense, fresh aromas of lime zest, green melon and lemonthyme, followed up by crisp acidity, vibrant citrus flavors andhints of tangerine and freshly cut grass.

WinemakerNotes

Though known as a warm area that is ideal for ripening bigreds like Zinfandel, the Dry Creek Valley in Sonoma County receivesenough cooling coastal fog during the growing season to moderatethe climate in the valley floor. It is in these deep alluvial soilswhere Sauvignon Blanc has flourished and garnered Dry CreekValley's reputation as an excellent white wine producing area aswell.

No barrels or malolactic fermentation were used during thewinemaking process. The grapes were gently pressed and coldfermented in stainless steel tanks to preserve their crisp, fruityflavors.

FoodPairing

This lively,refreshing wine is an excellent pairing for shellfish and ceviche,spicy Asian dishes and summer salads.

Composition: 100% Sauvignon Blanc
Appellation: Dry Creek Valley
Acid: 7.3 pH: 3.22
Aging: 9 months stainless steel
Alcohol: 13.5%

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Lake Sonoma 2010 Russian River Valley Chardonnay

Mon, 13 Jun 2011 10:29:00 GMT

Lake Sonoma 2010 Russian River Valley Chardonnay
Buy Now: $18.00

Vibrant citrus and tropical fruit aromas layered with richvanilla and a brioche foundation. Fruit flavors on the palateinclude green apple and nectarine, with a texture reminiscent oflemon custard. The brilliant acidity carries these flavors througha long focused finish.

Winemaker Notes

The grapes for this wine were whole cluster pressed topreserve fruitiness and texture. After a short settlingperiod, the clear juice was racked to French oak barrels forfermentation. The wine was aged on the fermentation lees forfive months with intensive stirring to re-suspend the lees and makea rounder, more complex wine.

Food Pairing

This versatile Chardonnay pairs readily with a variety offoods including fresh fruit, lighter pasta, poultry andseafood.

Composition: 99% Chardonnay, 1% Pinot Blanc
Appellation: Russian River Valley
Acid: 6.5
PH: 3.31
Aging: 7 months in French oak
Alcohol:13.5%

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Lake Sonoma 2010 Dry Creek Valley Sauvignon Blanc

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